How to use Android Device Manager: track and wipe a lost or stolen smartphone

Apple users have long enjoyed the ability to track their devices if they were lost or stolen (see How to track a stolen or lost iPhone).

The Find My iPhone option has been proudly touted as an anti-theft measure, with stories online of people recovering their iPhone by turning up at the perp's door with the police in tow.

Now Android has added a very similar feature called the Android Device Manager for GPS-equipped smartphones and tablets. It allows you to locate your lost device and also change passwords, lock screen PINs, and even remotely wipe your missing unit.

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